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can,t connected to internet

hello
i was given a old computer windows 98 but set it up using my virgin media connection but it does,nt seem to work.(can,t connected to internet):confused:am i doing something wrong .the connection works on my current computer i,m using.thanks

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  • Windows 98 is not supported by most if not all isps now.
  • Does the Virgin Media have any programs that you needed to install (ie: CDs)?
    Sometimes you need to log on through a separate program.
  • Goodknight wrote: »
    Does the Virgin Media have any programs that you needed to install (ie: CDs)?
    Sometimes you need to log on through a separate program.

    check it and make sure you have put the correct ip settings
  • Jemma-T
    Jemma-T Posts: 1,546 Forumite
    We need much more info to help!

    Win98 works perfect on any ADSL/cable signal from anyone as long as you have a working ethernet connection.

    How are you connected? Is there a firewall on the machine?
  • syko29793 wrote: »
    Windows 98 is not supported by most if not all isps now.
    That just means that the ISP won't hand-hold you through the set up.

    Jemma-T has hit the nail on the head - not enough info for any intelligent suggestions and how it is being connected is the key.

    If it's a USB modem there will almost certainly be driver issues but ethernet should just work on default settings if the router was set up correctly.
  • spud17
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    sadlybroke wrote: »
    hello
    i was given a old computer windows 98 but set it up using my virgin media connection but it does,nt seem to work.(can,t connected to internet):confused:am i doing something wrong .the connection works on my current computer i,m using.thanks

    Have a free thanks on me, mis-clicked, LOL, as others have said, we need more info.

    Just for a starter, IF you are connecting without a router, i.e.directly through the VM modem you need to reboot the modem, when you connect the Win98 PC.

    FYI, I have VM cable and have re-installed Win98 on a PC and even downloaded all the old updates.
    But it was made easier because I connect via a router.
    Move along, nothing to see.
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